Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...

This stunning stylized bronze stallion sculpture was realized in France by the renowned sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) in the mid 19th Century....

Stunning pair of white enameled cast iron shell motif sculptures, perfect for a mantel statement. These were refashioned andirons cut down to fit on top of a mantel in Palm Beach.

The sculpture is a vintage cast metal antelope skull wall ornament. It is unattributed, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The piec...

A Classical Greek Corinthian style warriors helmet in bronze on a limestone base. Reminiscent of ancient Greek warriors this helmet has a wonderful green verdigris patina and has a g...

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

Offered are two of the sculptures of wings created by the Italian artist Salvatore Savoca. Each is mounted on a black iron stand. Made of epoxy resin and powdered marble, they each...

Small hand carved mirror with grapes. Unique period piece. France, circa 1780-1850 Weathered, small , small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:38cm W:26,5cm D:9cm

Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...

An antique Grand Tour style carved white statuary marble plaque. Dating to circa 1830, this elegant tablet depicts an expertly handcarved Neoclassical scene. A woman reclines on el...

An Neoclassical composition plaque, from the Tucker collection, made by British make-up artist Christopher Tucker. This decorative piece is a copy of a Georgian chimney piece, origi...

French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post A stunning French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post, ...

17th century iron dog collar, museum mounted on rectangular giltwood base. With two rows of neoclassic ironwork. The 6" x 2.25" W collar is removable...

Original Italian gilt frieze by Fratelli Paolleti, Firenze(Florence) Italy. Neoclassical design with 2 Roman fiqures with horses. Nice horizontal design. Hand carved. Label with make...

Fine large pair of neoclassical rock crystal obelisks with square base. Very harmonious proportions, exquisite clarity, Fren...

A white statuary marble sculpture of the bathing Venus after the antique, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known at the author John le Carré. Dating to circa...

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...

A 19th century 6-inch olive-brown majolica glazed dust-pressed tile depicting a profile portrait of a neoclassical figure with laurel wreath headdress before a foliage backdrop. Suc...

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the po...

An antique 6-inch olive green majolica glazed tile by Minton & Co. (stamped) depicting a profile portrait of a bearded neoclassical figure in a regal headdress. Formerly used to deco...

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the ...

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a mythological scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek myth...

English Ornamental Ram Head Fountain Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fitted with wall mount. Graded for indoor or outdoor use.

Home / Stock / Rare C19th Bronze Coat Of Arms PrevNext A rare and well defined mid C19th large bronze coat of arms featuring the family crest flanked by rampant lions, mounted on la...

This piece features an image depicting mythological creatures in plaster relief of two nude females and a man playing flute surrounded by bunch of grapes and leaves in gilt color. ...

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

A skilfully and extremely decorative marble plaque wall carving of the Greek God Hermes (the Romans knew him as Mercury). God of trade, wealth, luck, fertility. The son of Zeus and M...

A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...

Classical style Italian green marble ewer vase with pedestal Italian, 19th Century Height 114cm, width 38cm, depth 37cm This decorative Italian ewer has b...

A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...

A pair of mounted antique carved wooden moulds from the Tucker collection. This pair is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artis...

This giltwood sculpture was carved in the round, probably in southern France or northern Italy in the 1760s. Her pronounced musculature speaks to the ongoing influence of Michelange...

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a mythological scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek myt...

SET of Four miniature models of gilt Italian Baroque Solomonic Columns with swirl design having a black base and tops (Mid-18th Century) (PRICED ...

Pair of Palatial antique 19th-20th century solid marble obelisks on pedestals. The obelisks detach from the pedestal bases.

This is an assembled pair of very early 19th century English Staffordshire Pearlware Obelisks that have been fitted as lamps. Minor restorations have been made to the obelisks over t...

A highly decorative antique 6-inch dust-pressed porcelain tile by Minton & Co. (stamped), glazed and hand painted with a roundel depicting a leopard pouncing on a deer in vibrant blu...

A Swedish 18th century large tole architectural swag mounted on an iron stand. This antique swag came from a building in Sweden. This unique piece consists of a rich foliage motif that appears to be draping on its stand. The general color of this unique piece is a moss-green tone. With its classical elegance, this 18th century Swedish architectural...

Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music Museum mounted as a table top sculpture Italy, 1960s The exquisite beaut...

Antique early 20th century set of four 800. Italian silver and ormolu figural groups. Made in Italy, Naples, first half of 20th century. Hallmarked with 800. Silver and 45NA maker's marks for Luigi Avolio...

An unusual large antique Neoclassical style porcelain tile panel depicting a row of antique vases on a mantel. Incorporating Roman and Victorian styles, this 12-inch tile is decorat...

A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...

A pair of mounted antique carved wooden moulds from the Tucker collection. These are just two of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up art...

A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...

A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...

A highly decorative and skilfully crafted round white marble relief depicting Hercules and the serpent like dragon Ladon. Hercules was the son of Zeus in Greek Mythology. Ladon guard...

This roman style mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel st...

This 20th century antique style plaster plaque depicts a bucranium in striking high relief. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among swags and garlands of foliage. This embellishment was commonly used in classical architecture and Doric temples of ancient Rome and later during a neoclassical revival in the late Georgian period. This 20th century plaster depiction is an intricate example of the bucranium, modelled in plaster in high relief and mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display...

This antique mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel stand ...

An antique terracotta plaque depicting a horse and rider in neoclassical and roman styles by the workshops of 19th century French ceramist, sculptor and architect, Émile Müller. Poss...

Ostrich egg is 5.5" w. No cracks or repairs.

This sculptural carved Carrara marble panel is a fragment from 19th century England. It is beautifully carved with various decorative embellishments including a mask to the top, bird...